Objectives: To provide a basis for sound decision-making through knowledge of environmental science and policy; to create respect for the multi-faceted and interdisciplinary nature of environmental problems; to provide an awareness of the global dimensions of environmental issues, and of the links between local and global scales; to develop skills for analysis and communication proper to the field of environmental studies; to furnish students with service experience through internships in environmental organizations; and to forge stronger connections between the college and its region through service on local environmental issues.

Environmental Studies - Science (B.S.)
Objectives: To prepare students for employment or graduate work in science-related aspects of the environment, so that graduates can contribute to the restoration and preservation of habitats and ecosystems. To study biology of plants and animals, population biology, geomorphology, aquatic and terrestrial chemistry, atmospheric chemistry, and environmental monitoring.
Requirements: Core courses are Environmental Studies 100, 200, 450 (fulfills the college senior project requirement); Biology 117, 210 or 211, 360, 411; Chemistry 111, 112; Earth Science 201; Geography 311, 322. Students also complete two courses chosen from the following: Biology 201 or 211 (if not taken as a core course), 225, 340; Chemistry 211, 221; Earth Science 202; Environmental Studies 225, 460 or 470; Geography 200; Physics 201; or a major or minor in another discipline. The college mathematics requirement is met by Mathematics 151 and Statistics 161.

Honors Program in Environmental Studies
The honors program offers more intensive study in environmental science and/or policy than is required for the regular major, through guided research and writing. Students who complete the requirements of the program will be awarded either “Honors” or “High Honors.”
Requirements: (1) In-depth study of an appropriate question and completion of a thesis of very high quality, written under the direction of a faculty member participating in Environmental Studies. Honors students may take up to six semester hours of honors readings and research (Environmental Studies 490). These credits do not count toward the hours needed for the major. (2) GPA in Environmental Studies of at least 3.5. (3) Completion of all requirements for a B.A. or B.S. in Environmental Studies. (4) Approval of the project by a committee of three faculty members participating in the program.